Add 50/12 and 2/28, Solve 4 2/12 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 2/28

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 2/28

50/12 + 2/28 is 89/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
Add the two like fractions:
350/84 + 6/84 = 350 + 6/84 = 356/84
356/84 simplified gives 89/21
So, 50/12 + 2/28 = 89/21
In mixed form: 45/21

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